Mary Ann Panchak
Feb 28, 2019
Mary Ann Panchak, 84, passed away Thursday, February 28, 2019. Mary Ann was born in Akron on November 28, 1934 to the late John & Katherine Orzes and was a lifelong area resident. She married William Panchak in 1955 and together they raised their four children. She was an amazing cook and a wonderful wife, mother & grandmother. Mary...
Francis Barry Jacobs
Feb 27, 2019
Francis Barry Jacobs passed away February 27, 2019. He was born in Birmingham, England during WWII.  His father Jack Jacobs, developed new Radar technology, and also worked for Timex Watches. His mum, Esther, was native to London England. Francis Barry had one older brother, Tony. Barry was a lifelong entrepreneur. His passion for businesses started with model airplanes, as...
Arla Whittemore Todd
Feb 21, 2019
AKRON- Arla Whittemore Todd, 88 formerly of Cuyahoga Falls and Hudson, OH passed away on Thursday, February 21, 2019. Her death breaks a union of 65 years with her beloved husband Robert V. Todd. Arla was born September 23, 1930 along with her identical twin sister Alma, in Ogdensburg, NY to Van C. and Bessie G. Whittemore. Arla was...
Ann L. Burgan
Feb 20, 2019
Ann L. Burgan, 86 passed away Wednesday, February 20, 2019. She was born in Spencer, Ohio and was a member of First United Methodist Church of Cuyahoga Falls and the Master Works Chorale of the Summit Choral Society. Ann was a cancer survivor. She attended the University of Cincinnati, went on to Akron General Medical Center's School of Nursing...
Richard John Kuzmo
Feb 20, 2019
Richard John Kuzmo, was born in 1927. He lived through Ford Model T's, Snow White, Color TV's, the Atomic Bomb, McCarthyism and he served in World War II as a paratrooper and the Korean War. He married his wife, Jeanette. He saw LP's., Hawaii and Alaska joined with the United States, the birth of his daughter, Diane, John F...
Gloria R. Barnes
Feb 16, 2019
Gloria R. Barnes, 85 passed away Saturday, February 16, 2019 and is now together again with her husband, Bruce "Bud" Barnes who passed away in 2011. She was born in Akron and was a member of St. Matthew Catholic Church. Gloria was also preceded in death by her parents, Merle and Rose (Samuels) Lamb. She is survived by her...
Charles Edward Williams
Feb 15, 2019
Charles E. Williams, 79, passed away peacefully on Friday, February 15, 2019. He will be deeply missed by his loving wife Sandy Williams, of 60 years; sons Duke (Patsy), Rick, Kevin (Theresa) and Robby "Toad" (Rebecca); sister, Frieda Cingle; and grandkids, Ryan, Stephanie, Bryan, Dustin, Brittany, Ian, Logan, Ashley, & Caylee. Charles and Sandy were the owners of ABC...
Damon Michael Toth
Feb 14, 2019
Damon Michael Toth, 57, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Thursday February 14th, 2019, after a long battle with Autoimmune Autonomic Ganglionopathy (A.A.G.). Damon is deeply missed by his wife of 36 years, Ruth. Son, Corey Toth (Caitlyn Cade and daughter, Sophie Cade), daughter Chelsea Toth (Matthew Deeken), and his special little ray of sunshine, granddaughter Salem Deeken....
James E. Doney
Feb 12, 2019
Jim E. Doney, 64 passed away Tuesday, February 12, 2019. He was born in Barberton and was a member of St. Nicholas Orthodox Church. Jim had a lifetime of emotional and especially physical disabilities following a devastating car accident at the age of 13. We find our hearts heavy, yet relieved that he has been called to a new...
Robert Joseph Spay, Sr.
Feb 12, 2019
GREEN - Robert J. Spay, Sr., 81, passed away Tuesday, February 12, 2019 at Summa Hospice after a hard-fought battle with bladder cancer. Robert was born December 12, 1937 to Joseph S. and Catherine (Tremko) Spay in Struthers, OH and had been a Green resident since 1968. He was a veteran of the Navy. He was employed by Goodyear...
James Ray
Feb 11, 2019
James 'Jim' Robert Ray, 80, passed away peacefully on Monday, February 11, 2019. Born in Russel County, Virginia on July 8, 1938 to the late James & Mary Ray, Jim moved to the Akron area as a young child. He married the love of his life, Judy Reese on June 13, 1959. Jim was a genuinely beautiful person who...
Donald Lloyd Lee
Feb 11, 2019
Donald Lloyd Lee, 59, passed away on February 11, 2019 at the Louis Stokes VA Hospital in Cleveland. Born July 18, 1959 in Akron to the late Lester & Dorothy Lee, Don had been a lifetime Akron resident. He served his country in the US Army from 1977 to 1982. Don worked as a cook and as a long...
Jeffrey Gray Bird
Feb 8, 2019
Jeffrey Bird of Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio passed away on Friday, February 8, 2019 at the age of 66 after a lengthy battle with cancer. Jeff was the son of the late Zane and Jean Bird of Canal Fulton, Ohio. Jeff leaves behind long-time companion, Eileen Pamer; sister, Jane Bird; daughters, Jennifer Bird, Missy (Joel Fullerton) Bird and Brenley Bird;...
Alexander Minev
Feb 6, 2019
Alexander Minev, 78 fell asleep in the Lord on Wednesday, February 6, 2019. He was born in Sofia, Bulgaria and was a member of St. Thomas Eastern Orthodox Church where he served as an active volunteer in all services. He enjoyed woodworking, walking and hiking. He was known to be a very kind and peaceful man. He was preceded...
Thurman F. Dye
Feb 2, 2019
Thurman F. Dye, 97, passed away on February 2, 2019. Thurman was born January 6, 1922 in Reedsville, Ohio the son of Thomas and Elma Dye. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army, serving in World War II in the Battle of the Bulge.
Thurman was retired 35 years, after 42 years of service at Goodyear...
Archpriest John Mason
Jan 31, 2019
Archpriest John Mason, 90, fell asleep in the Lord on Thursday, January 31, 2019 in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio. Born in Scranton, PA on November 3, 1928 to John & Anna (Rachko) Mason, he graduated from St. Tikhon's Theological Seminary on Memorial Day in 1950. In May of 1951, he married Doris (Daria) Millian of Old Forge, PA. He was...
John Lester Mccafferty
Jan 31, 2019
John L. McCafferty, 58, died Thursday, January 31, 2019 at the Hospice Care Center in Akron. Born in Akron on May 25, 1960, John was a lifelong area resident. He worked as a flooring contractor and recently opened his own shop, Ames Flooring and Interior Design. John loved bowling and boating. He had a special place for his Harley...
Donald Henry Sayers
Jan 31, 2019
Donald Sayers, 94, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by family, on January 31, 2019. Born on Myrtle Ave in Cuyahoga Falls on December 2, 1924, Don was a lifetime Falls resident and a graduate of Cuyahoga Falls High School. He retired after 42 years of service from the Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co., where he worked as a...
Karen Keifer
Jan 30, 2019
Karen Lynn Keifer (Taylor/ Hadley) 78 of Cuyahoga Falls was called home by our Lord and Savior the evening of January 30, 2019. Karen was born May 27, 1940 in Parkersburg, WV to Ralph and Pauline Keifer. She was a 1958 Graduate of Cuyahoga Falls High School and attended college at Kent State University. She was a lifelong member...
